13 photos about how Iran actually lives. Nobody expected to see this!

Iran is a complex country that is notorious. Here, strict, sometimes inhuman, laws, harsh customs and foundations, terrifying punishments, and some views on life and local principles drive most people into shock and stupor. They say that it’s better not to meddle in Iran, but when you are here, behave very modestly and quietly, in no case violating even the most seemingly insignificant rule. It is believed that even the smallest violation of local laws can lead to very deplorable and irreversible consequences.

But in this country there is another life that does not fit in with generally accepted opinions and stereotypes. It was about this life that the Iranian photographer Hossein Fatemi decided to tell the whole world, who created a photo project called "The Iranian's Journey" for this. So, what does the flip side of Iran look like we don’t know about?

These women organized an underground party at home. There were dancing and alcohol at the party.

Typically, women are prohibited from entering the billiard room. But these women play billiards.

Women smoke hookah. In Iran, women cannot smoke hookah and tobacco in public places.

A real rock concert. True, underground. Writing and performing rock music in Iran is prohibited.

Women go in for sports. Men are not allowed to enter the gym for women.

Local celebrity Eylya smokes and drinks at home.

A man is playing with his dog. It is not customary to keep dogs in the house.

Underground rehearsal of a rock band.

Women smoke on the balcony.

Women in the underwear store. Men are strictly forbidden.

Two read the Quran in the park.

Men play the guitar in the park.

Women in a beauty salon. Men are not allowed to enter and work in the cabin.

Watch the video: Iran from a Different Lens. Maryam Ghadiri. TEDxPurdueU (May 2024).